Yes It Does Get Worse
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Yes It Does Get Worse
Im writing today after many months of absence. I found myself being drwan back to SR forums this past week. Yes It does and It did get worse ! I just need support and willing to try suggestions this time. My DOC Is Opiates. Please Reply, Need Help
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I am sure that someone will be along soon with experience in opiate addiction.
Speaking with a certified addiction specialist may be helpful.
Also, have you found an alternate way to control the source of your pain? Have you looked into alternate therapies? Have you looked into mindful meditation? There is a very good SR thread regarding the importance of a plan; I'll find it and attach it in a minute.
In the meantime, I want to congratulate you for seeking a new way to life. Sobriety and recovery truly changed my life; it brought freedom, renewed self-esteem, greatly improved relationships and the list goes on and on.
I wish the same for you, 2thru1.
Speaking with a certified addiction specialist may be helpful.
Also, have you found an alternate way to control the source of your pain? Have you looked into alternate therapies? Have you looked into mindful meditation? There is a very good SR thread regarding the importance of a plan; I'll find it and attach it in a minute.
In the meantime, I want to congratulate you for seeking a new way to life. Sobriety and recovery truly changed my life; it brought freedom, renewed self-esteem, greatly improved relationships and the list goes on and on.
I wish the same for you, 2thru1.
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Originally Posted by 2thru1 
My DOC Is Opiates. Please Reply, Need Help
Originally Posted by 2thru1
Opiates was just where I ended...
Today I Awake Each Day Remembering That I Am An Addict. And That My Disease Does Not Discriminate As To What Drugs I Use. It Can Love Them All.
Today I Awake Each Day Remembering That I Am An Addict. And That My Disease Does Not Discriminate As To What Drugs I Use. It Can Love Them All.
If you could do it once before, you can do it again.
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"Yes It Does Get Worse"
what my sponsor used to say that all the time
the 1st drink/ drug always leads to a drunk
my choice is between miserable unhappy drunken drinking/ drugging and all the loss, tragedy, misery that always goes with this disease
or
not taking 1 drink/ drug
what my sponsor used to say that all the time
the 1st drink/ drug always leads to a drunk
my choice is between miserable unhappy drunken drinking/ drugging and all the loss, tragedy, misery that always goes with this disease
or
not taking 1 drink/ drug
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Originally Posted by Algorithm
I believe that you already know precisely what it is that you need to do, because you have had to do it before. You may doubt your ability to do what you need to do, but there is no need to doubt.
If you could do it once before, you can do it again.
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2thru1 - I'm so glad you made your way back to us. I'm sure you're miserable at the moment - but there is a better life waiting for you. I know you have hope or you wouldn't have signed on. You can do this - and you're never alone. 
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Thanks Algorithm
Algorithm Thank You for reminding me that if I did it once, I Can Do It Again ! This thought has not occurred to me. I appreciate all that you said. I actually had more than 16 yrs clean. That was the number of years I had working in the feild as a Substance Abuse Counselor. I know that NA was a life saver for me.
This time it just seems so much "Bigger". However I know I need to attend meetings. I finally just got a car. No more excuses....right.
This time it just seems so much "Bigger". However I know I need to attend meetings. I finally just got a car. No more excuses....right.
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You are back and that is great.
We never shoot our wounded. We look after them and understand.
I agree with NA - if you can go, go.
You do not have to speak.
You do not have to tell anyone where you are going.
You will be welcomed.
You will be understood.
In my case, I met some people I really liked and it turned out they liked me too!!
Come on you can do this if you you want it.
We never shoot our wounded. We look after them and understand.
I agree with NA - if you can go, go.
You do not have to speak.
You do not have to tell anyone where you are going.
You will be welcomed.
You will be understood.
In my case, I met some people I really liked and it turned out they liked me too!!
Come on you can do this if you you want it.
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Thanks Shasa4
It is always good to be reminded of being welcomed back. I know that I have nothing to Lose with NA. And can only Gain by attending. So I just need to take that next step, Stay Focused and Determined ! I appreciate a that you said. Until Next Time , Make Each Day A Great One.
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Originally Posted by 2thru1
Im writing today after many months of absence. I found myself being drwan back to SR forums this past week. Yes It does and It did get worse ! I just need support and willing to try suggestions this time. My DOC Is Opiates. Please Reply, Need Help
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Originally Posted by 2thru1
Algorithm Thank You for reminding me that if I did it once, I Can Do It Again ! This thought has not occurred to me. I appreciate all that you said. I actually had more than 16 yrs clean. That was the number of years I had working in the feild as a Substance Abuse Counselor. I know that NA was a life saver for me.
This time it just seems so much "Bigger". However I know I need to attend meetings. I finally just got a car. No more excuses....right.
This time it just seems so much "Bigger". However I know I need to attend meetings. I finally just got a car. No more excuses....right.
In short, in a lot of ways it IS bigger. And it certainly feels bigger while we're in it and we know better and know the dangers while we trap ourselves.
You CAN do this. Turn the heat up on your addiction. Throw everything you can at it. Counseling, meetings, reading, and sticking around SR. Stay away from using places and people.
Glad you're back. We're here for you
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Originally Posted by 2thru1
It is always good to be reminded of being welcomed back. I know that I have nothing to Lose with NA. And can only Gain by attending. So I just need to take that next step, Stay Focused and Determined ! I appreciate a that you said. Until Next Time , Make Each Day A Great One.
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